The Man with Two Brains
1983, English. Directed by Carl Reiner.
Steve Martin is a world famous surgeon. He invented screw top, zip lock brain surgery. Trust him.
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 512 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Man with Two Brains
The Man with Two Brains isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Carl ReinerDirector
- Steve MartinDr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
- Kathleen TurnerDolores Benedict
- David WarnerDr. Alfred Necessiter
- Paul BenedictButler
- Richard BrestoffDr. Pasteur
- James CromwellRealtor
- George FurthTimon
- Peter HobbsDr. Brandon
- Earl BoenDr. Felix Conrad
- Bernie HernGun Seller
- Francis X. McCarthyOlsen
- William TraylorInspector
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Gipe, Carl Reiner, Steve Martin
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $10M
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The Man with Two Brains: quick answers
Is The Man with Two Brains worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 512 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man with Two Brains?
The Man with Two Brains runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Man with Two Brains have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man with Two Brains. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man with Two Brains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man with Two Brains is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man with Two Brains on?
The Man with Two Brains isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man with Two Brains?
If you liked The Man with Two Brains, try Meet Cute, Creator, The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human.
Who directed The Man with Two Brains?
The Man with Two Brains (1983) was directed by Carl Reiner and stars Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner.